Himalayan rhubarb powder, 30 g

Characteristics

• Latin name – Rheum emodi
• Origin: India, made in England
• Other names: Indian Rhubarb, Gilgiti Rhubarb, Little Himalayan Rhubarb, Archa, Archu, Atis, Ladakirevanda-chini, Reucini, Revanci, Virecaka, Vayaphala badabada, Rabarb, Ruparp, Amlavetasa, Amlaparni, Pitamuivalnitika, Gand Chukriivalnitika, Gand Nattirevaichini, Pumbehakh, Nattu-revalchini, Chuchi, Tukshu, Motininai, Rhubarb de Perse, Rhabarber, Emodi-Rhabarber.

Use

• Himalayan rhubarb root powder is often used as a natural dye in soap making, as it gives the soap a pleasant yellow to orange color.
• Himalayan rhubarb contains a strong yellow dye called emodin, which is released from the roots when cooked and can be used to color a variety of materials, including soaps.
• When using Himalayan rhubarb root powder in soap making, it is important to follow the correct proportions and procedures so that the color is even and stable.
• It is generally recommended to use about 1 to 2 teaspoons of powder for every 500g of soap mixture and add the powder during the mixing stage of the soap base.
• It is also possible to combine Himalayan rhubarb root powder with other natural dyes to achieve the desired shade.
• It is important to keep in mind that natural dyes can be less stable than synthetic dyes and can change under the influence of pH and other factors. Therefore, it is a good idea to test a new dye on a small amount of soap mixture and carefully observe how the color develops.